The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources created an often used graphic years ago with visual representations of the ice thicknesses at which certain modes of travel can be considered safe. It should be remembered, however, that this is a minimum thickness guide for new, clear ice only. (Contributed image)
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Ice conditions continue to be variable
Conditions can deteriorate quickly at this time of year
Although there was some snow and temperatures did drop a bit in the Northwoods in recent days, the return of warmer weather has likely negated any benefits that weather had on ice conditions on area lakes.
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